It'd be nice if I could receive help or tips from anyone (new or experienced).

Would love to connect and be a resource to you anyway that I can - I'm a realtor, and investor in the area and have some tips & tricks you can implement into your business and see if it helps! 

Best tips are take it slow and make sure you have significant reserves when you leave your w2 also don't buy a company car if you already have a car just to say it's for work.

My $2000 also covers stuff that inevitably break under normal use - I had to replace a washer $700, a stove $600, a microwave $100, and a grill $400, all  within last 2 years, and paid close to $1000 for various service calls by electricians and HVAC techs and pest control. 

im looking to get into a house hack in either there or venice, or even palmetto, still just looking but would like to be educated when i do decide to make the move, any tips are appreciated, also if you need any help let me know!

Share your stories, tips, and insights!

I think I have all of my ducks in a row but I want to hear from other investors who are interested in this model.Any tips?

Let me know if I can provide any additional tips or resources to help.Best regards,Sadler Surratt 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I do currently rent out a condo, fully furnished on furnished finders, and that has gone smoothly.Any tips, advice, etc accepted!